Fitzwilliam Museum — Department of Antiquities (Egyptian) · vessel
alabastron
AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06
Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
A small, cylindrical stone vessel with a narrow neck.
The artifact is a stone vessel, likely crafted from alabaster, characterized by its cylindrical body and narrow neck with a slightly flared rim. The surface is smooth, with some visible discoloration and wear, suggesting age. This style is common in ancient Egypt for storing oils or perfumes.
unclear
unknown
good
Materials
alabaster
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